Brady & McFadden – February 7, 1906, at St Mary’s Church, Killybegs, by the Rev Michael Ward, C.C., Connell Brady, The Island, to Annie, eldest daughter of the late Edward McFadden, Ferbregas, Killybegs.
O’Byrne & Carre. February 11, 1878, at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Killybegs, by the Rev Thomas Slevin, C.C., Mr John O’Byrne, grocer, Skarem, Scotland, to Miss Mary Carre, teacher, Killybegs National School.
Flynn & Cunningham; September 1937: At St Kevin’s Church, Harrington Road, Dublin, the contracting parties being Mr Joseph Flynn, insurance inspector, Donegal, son of Mr Flynn and the late Mrs Flynn, Leitrim, and Miss Margaret Ann Cunningham, daughter of Mr J. Cunningham, Ballyara, Killybegs. The bride was attended by her niece, Miss Mary Frances Cunningham, Killybegs, and the best man was Mr Hugh Flynn, N.T., Fermanagh (brother of the bridegroom). The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr John Cunningham, P.C., Killybegs, looked charming in a two-piece navy suit, with hat, veil, gloves and shoes to tone. The bridesmaid wore a white silk frock, with hat, gloves and shoes to match. The officiating clergyman was Very Rev. Archdeacon Grimes, P.P. [Margaret was a sister of Johnny Cunningham, founder of Cunningham’s grocery, hardware, etc., stores, Killybegs]
Dunne & McBrearty. September 30, 1870, at St Mary’s church, Killybegs, by the Rev Mr. Stephens, P.P., Mr John Dunne of H.M. Revenue Cruizer, Fly, Killybegs Bay, to Mary Jane, eldest daughter of Capt. James McBrearty, Schooner Fashion, Killybegs.
McBride & Doherty. August, 1941, In St Mary’s Church, Sergt. Michael McBride, L.D.F. Drill Instructor, Dungloe, and Miss Mary Doherty, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Doherty, Killybegs. The bridegroom is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Denis McBride, Downings. Bridesmaid: Anne Gallagher, Glenties; Best Man: Frank Rogers, Main Street, Killybegs.
Conwell & Coane. February 4, 1869, at St Mary’s Church, Killybegs, by the Rev James Stephens, P.P., assisted by the Rev P. Kelly, C.C., Mr Patrick Conwell, Straleeny, to Miss Ellen Coane, Killybegs.
Hamilton & Hamilton. July 1835, in St Mary’s church, Dublin, Micah Cary, youngest son of Charles Hamilton, Esq., of Ballyfatton, county of Tyrone, to Kate, fifth daughter of the late Richard Hamilton, Esq., of Fintra, Killybegs, county Donegal.
McFadden & O’Donnell. 1 January 1871: In St Mary’s church, Killybegs, by the Rev James Stephens: William McFadden, Craigadoos, (nr St Johnston), and Mary O’Donnell, Port Na Croise, Killybegs.
Boyd & Watson, 24 February 1916: At St John’s Church, Killybegs, by the Rev H. Deazley, John James Boyd, son of Daniel Boyd, Lackaduff, Drumitten, Ardara, to Sophia Watson, daughter of James Watson, Largysillagh, Killybegs.
McElhinney & Strain – July 28, 1909, at St Mary’s Church, Killybegs, by the Rev. D. E. Coyle, C.C., Patrick McElhinney, merchant, Claudy, Derry, to Bridget Ellen Strain, Killybegs.
Where do you get all the information on weddings, from the 1900/1800s , it’s very interesting to read , can you get any similar info if I provided names and dates of relatives. John Carr, Killybegs
LikeLike
Hi John, Sorry for slow reply. If you let me have a few names I will see if I can come up with anything.
LikeLike
Seen post on marriage of Connelly Brady to annie mcfadden from firbrega. The walls of McFaddens house is still there beside our house.
LikeLike
Here’s another one. Killybegs Church, 10 January, 1871. William McFadden Craigadoes, St Johnston, married Mary O’Donnell, Portnacross, Killybegs.
LikeLike